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Angels coach unbothered by player exodus

Friday, August 18, 2023 | 180 Views |

FRANCISTOWN: Eleven Angels coach, Seemo Mpatane has allayed fears that his team might struggle to compete in its second season in the Premier League after losing several key players.

Angels have lost several key figures in the off-season including talisman, Eric Ookame who earned a 'big money' move to Orapa United. Highly rated defender Shanganani Nganda has joined Premier League returnees, TAFIC while goalkeeper, Emmanuel Keiditswe is now at Nico United.

The departure of the players has created anxiety among some of the followers who believe that the club might struggle in its second season in the league. However, in an interview this week, Mpatane urged the fans not to press panic buttons. “I anticipated that we would lose some of the players at the end of the season.

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Angels coach unbothered by player exodus

FRANCISTOWN: Eleven Angels coach, Seemo Mpatane has allayed fears that his team might struggle to compete in its second season in the Premier League after losing several key players.